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Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $820

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,159

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $19,595 $22,745
Base Invoice $17,605 $18,753 $21,761
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85    
Rear spoiler 220    
2.7L V6 1,300    
Sunroof   800  
Universal garage door opener   125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175 175
Fog lights   370 370
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,050
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65    
Rear spoiler 169    
2.7L V6 1,020    
Sunroof   688  
Universal garage door opener   100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140 140
Fog lights   296 296
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,003 1,005
Options (change) 2,400 2,520 1,720
Options (change) 1,964 2,227 1,541
Destination 590 795 795
Total Price $22,090 $22,910 $25,260
Total Invoice $20,159 $21,775 $24,097

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $95
Model Year200620142014
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG30/40 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 4?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$22,090$22,910$25,260
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,090$21,310$21,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$20,159$21,775$24,097
Adjustments for Features0-1,521-3,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,159$20,254$20,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$123

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620142014
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$1,950$3,550$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,521-3,720

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length185.8 in180.3 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height55.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.2,857 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested98098%
Total Not Requested252%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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